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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,123.20, 366,400.80 and 144,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,123.20, 366,400.80 and 144,158.40 is: 216,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,123.20 : 366,400.80 = 144,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,123.20/366,400.80 = 144,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,123.20x = 366,400.80 × 144,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,123.20x = 52,819,753,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,819,753,086.72/244,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,365.15

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